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May 20, 2010

As we head into the third weekend of blockbuster season I feel underwhelmed. Seriously. It got off to a bang with Iron Man 2 but Robin Hood was underwhelming last week.This weekend brings the third sequel in a series whose second sequel was terrible and a feature length adaptation of a questionable Saturday Night Live skit. Still, it's not like I have no interest. In the wake of Iron Man 2 the excitement level just isn't that high.

MacGruber. (2010, 99 minutes, R, action comedy) I admit, I do not watch much Saturday Night Live these days, but I have had the displeasure of seeing the MacGruber sketches. Who in the world thought thi was a good choice for a feature film? The sketch is just awful, runs too long and is just not funny. Now, here is the ironic thing, I think the movie actually looks pretty funny. I will see it and hope for the best, just shocked that it looks funny at all. The cast includes Will Forte (of course), Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillipe, and Val Kilmer.

Shrek Forever After. (2010, 93 minutes, PG, animated comedy) I am not sure how I feel about this movie. I really enjoyed the first one, the second was also quite entertaining, but the third was just awful. For awhile Shrek was Dreamworks crown animated jewel, although it has since been surpassed by the likes of Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. It will be interesting to see if this sequel can brink back any of the glory the series once had. I will say the trailers look pretty good. I guess time will tell how worthy it is.(or isn't).

Also opening this week, but not near me:

180 South

After the Cp: Sons of Sakhnin United

Father of My Children

Holy Rollers

Kites

Perrier's Beauty

Racing Dreams

Solitary Man

Box Office Predictions
So, What do you think? Shrek at the top? I thought so. It is going to pack in the families and the 3D dollars to take the top spot, the only question is how high will it go? Now, what about MacGruber? The R rating is sure to keep it in check. The rest will begin its slide, although I suspect Iron Man 2 will still do pretty well.

Chris has been an avid movie watcher for decades, getting into the writing game in 2004. Since that time he has contributed to a number online publications as well as running CriticalOutcast.com. In addition to movies, Chris is a big fan of music, particularly metal, and will never give up hope on his beloved Mets.